Is My Family Toxic?
by Chyna Snell There isn’t one person walking this earth who had a say in what they inherited from their tribe of origin. Nobody asked you if you wanted that one crooked pinky toe, just like your grandma from your father’s side of the family, your mother’s smile, or the shape and color of your […]
Bouncing Back from Low Self-Esteem
By Jamey Sheesley We all struggle with low self-esteem at some point in our lives, but coming out of an abusive relationship can send that self-esteem to the lowest you may ever face. All you heard for months or years were the degrading comments from your abuser. It is time to change that because your […]
Story of an Inspirational Woman: Ashley Cornelius
By Jenn Rockefeller For International Women’s Month, Break The Silence Against Domestic Violence is celebrating inspiring women who create and champion change. One such woman is Ashley Cornelius. “Change is such an important part of the work I do because it is needed in order for society to move forward. I am focused on creating […]
A Letter to the Woman Trapped in a Toxic Relationship
By Chyna Snell It’s a time of solemnity. We are gathered here today to mourn the loss of your dearly beloved vision. The one of a better tomorrow that never seems to come. That persistent mirage, ever present on the horizon of this dry desert land that you have walked for far too long in […]
Breaking My Silence Against Domestic Violence
By Elizabeth Billingsley Hello everyone! My name is Elizabeth Billingsley. I am an RN in Oklahoma City and a writer. I want to tell you my story. I met a wonderful man named Jeff in October 2009. We connected instantly and became fast friends. Friendship turned into romance three months later and the rest was […]
Survivor Joins BTS Family as Board Treasurer
By Rebecca Lynn So far, this year has brought many positive changes to BTS, including the grand opening in February, fresh new ideas to raise domestic violence awareness, and new faces, ready to help change the way the world views domestic violence. BTS’s newest board member and treasurer of the board is Jillian Likness. Jillian […]